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George Robertson, 81, Russell County, KY native

Charles Lewis "George" Robertson of Louisville, formerly of Russell Springs, the son of the late Lewis and Dorothy Richard Robertson, was born on January 14, 1945 in Russell County, Kentucky. He departed this life on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 having attained the age of 81 years, eight months and 15 days.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. George enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching UK basketball and the Cincinnati Reds.


He was preceded in death by his wife of over 48 years, Mrs. Judy Penick Robertson, on December 26, 2021.

Survivors include six children and their spouses: Dale and Juanita Oeltsen, and Gwen and Rudy Orduno all of Louisville, Carol and Jerry Ray, and Laura and Todd Simpson all of Greensburg, and Rhonda and Pat Ennis, and David Robertson all of Edmonton; 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; one sister: Lorene "Tootsie" Barnett of Russell Springs, plus a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Robertson was also preceded in death by one great-grandson: Jayden Andrew Judd; and three siblings: Phillip Robertson, Pearl Calhoun and Betty Ashbrook.

The funeral service for Charles Lewis "George" Robertson will be conducted at 12noonCT on Friday, October 2, 2026 at the Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home in Greensburg with burial to follow in the Grider Cemetery. Visitation is requested after 9 Friday until the time of the service.

Pallbearers: Todd Simpson, Jonathan Meadows, Jeremy Meadows, Hunter Robertson, Anthony Oeltsen and Rudy Orduno

Honorary Pallbearers: Cruze Orduno, Clayton Oeltsen and Nieces and Nephews.


This story was posted on 2026-10-01 08:20:48
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